despondent, self-imposed isolation. That first read is in reality far from the true spiritual
being of this Mississippi native. He has come out of a debilitating, mentally unstable
upbringing with a perspective of hope for a future far better than his past. The title If These Scars Could Talk, is the source for the lyrical meaning of this debut.
Culver was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, in the heart of the Gulf coast to parents who
had recently divorced during the pregnancy. His mother married young, and had two
children with his father. Another child, a second daughter came later. The only male
figure in his life was his Uncle Joe, also his namesake, as his stepfather worked off-shore
in oil exploration. Later as his adult life began, a relationship with his biological father
would come at 18.
Culver began his life in a household that upon birth was normal and nurturing. By the
age of eight, with two other children to care for, a young Culver became too much to
handle and his mother placed him in a behavioral hospital. From the ages of eight to
fourteen, he was in mental institutions and boys homes. At fourteen, for two years he
was in foster care, as a ward of The State of Texas. Child Protective Services released
him to his birth mother at the age of sixteen. When he returned to Mississippi, he
dropped out of school, got his GED, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy on his seventeenth
birthday.
After a year, he was offered a section eight medical discharge under what is the
equivalent of a “one-strike, you‟re out” philosophy. Culver had not been entirely
forthcoming about his past when enlisting, and it came back to bite him. His
entire life, music had been his only escape – singing whenever he got the chance.
Naturally, he immediately joined a band, and over the next several years fronted five of
them prior to assembling Papercut Massacre.
The lead track off of IF THESE SCARS COULD TALK, “Left 4 Dead,” details his
indelible memories of being left by his parents. Culver recalls, “It is an apology to my
mother for being such a horrible kid. She had no other choice than to send me to these
awful places. There is no blame. When I state that, „You know that you raised me well,‟
it is crucial she understand that nothing was her fault and she did the best she could.”
There is now a common understanding between the two of them, and they are at peace
with the path that took them through hell in the past.
The hook-laden “In The Middle” is the first song Culver wrote for the album. It is about
his second divorce coming to an end, with his ex-wife wanting him back when they were
too far down the path of no return. He sings,” You will forget about me real soon if you
put your mind to it.” Culver states, “It is about getting up and moving on, and that is
what I‟ve done. Sometimes, decisiveness does not come easy for some, but it is essential
that actions be made when things are not right. It simply had to be done.”
A third track, “Part of You” is the story of the one girl who got away. Culver remembers,
“She left me for a guy who was going to be home every day. I chose music, and although
I miss her sometimes I have no regrets.
This debut offering bridges emotions of sadness, hope, love and ultimately is a canvas of
the emotions of life. The difference in Joey Culver is he has no reservations in being
forthcoming about his troubled past and what has gotten him to this day. If we all lived
at such peace, therapists would lose a large percentage of the population utilizing their
services
Come Undone
Papercut Massacre Lyrics
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With another man you were planning
To stay out all night
I'm sure your more than satisfied
I'm tired of being repremanded
I've never held any kind of standing against everyone else
You've been putting me on the shelf
I'm sure that you've been past all round this town
I know you never loved me back
But that's alright
I'm waiting here for something else to come
To come undone
I know that you never loved me back
But that's alright
I'm waiting here
Something told me to be less clever
The less I know you about you's better
Than finding all this all out
And going another round
And when all this madness is all over
You'll destroy another lover
I gave this out to you
And you broke it in two
I should've known that there's no trusting you any more
I'm should all my friends have had a turn by now
I know you never loved me back
But that's alright
I'm waiting here for something else to come
To come undone
I know that you never loved me back
But that's alright
I'm waiting here
Well it hurt me to be losing my soul
And it feels just like burnt up...
It feels just like burnt up...
And it hurts me right straight down to my bones
And it feels just like burnt up
I know you never loved me...
I know you never loved me...
I know you never loved me back
But that's alright
I'm waiting here for something else to come
To come undone
I know that you never loved me back
But that's alright
I'm waiting here
I know you never loved me back
But that's alright
I'm waiting here for something else to come
To come undone
I know that you never loved me back
These lyrics speak to the pain and betrayal of a broken relationship. The singer has caught their partner "red handed" with another man, and it's clear that the relationship is over. The singer is tired of being "reprimanded" and feeling like they are always put on the shelf. They have come to the realization that they can no longer trust their partner and that they have likely been with other people in the town.
The singer is waiting for something else to come and "come undone," implying that they are waiting for another opportunity, perhaps another chance at love. However, they acknowledge that their partner never truly loved them, and they are okay with that. It's a painful realization, but the singer is coming to terms with it.
The last stanza reflects on the pain and heaviness that comes with a broken heart. It feels like being "burnt up" and hurts straight down to the bones. Despite this, the singer is still waiting and hoping for something new to come and help them move on.
Overall, the lyrics of "Come Undone" portray the heartache and betrayal that can come from a broken relationship, but also the hope and possibility of moving on and finding something new.
Line by Line Meaning
There you are caught red handed
I have caught you with another man
With another man you were planning
You have cheated on me and made plans with someone else
To stay out all night
You were planning on staying out all night with someone else
I'm sure your more than satisfied
You must be pleased with yourself for cheating on me
I'm tired of being repremanded
I'm tired of being criticized and punished for things I did not do
I've never held any kind of standing against everyone else
I have never had a bad reputation and have always been respected by others
You've been putting me on the shelf
You have been neglecting me and treating me like I'm unimportant
I should've known that there's no trusting you any more
I should have realized that I can no longer trust you
I'm sure that you've been past all round this town
I'm sure that everyone in town knows that you have cheated on me
I know you never loved me back
I know that you never truly loved me
But that's alright
But it's okay
I'm waiting here for something else to come
I am waiting for someone else to come along
To come undone
To break free from this toxic relationship
Something told me to be less clever
I had a feeling that I should have been less smart or less suspicious
The less I know you about you's better
It's better if I know less about you or your secrets
Than finding all this all out
Than discovering all of the things you have done behind my back
And going another round
And having another argument or confrontation
And when all this madness is all over
When all of this drama is finally over
You'll destroy another lover
You will hurt and cheat on someone else
I gave this out to you
I gave my heart and trust to you
And you broke it in two
And you shattered it into pieces
Well it hurt me to be losing my soul
It was painful for me to lose myself in this relationship
And it feels just like burnt up...
And it feels like everything has been destroyed
And it hurts me right straight down to my bones
And it hurts me deeply to my core
I know you never loved me...
I am aware that you never truly loved me
But that's alright
But that's okay
I'm waiting here for something else to come
I am waiting for someone new to come into my life
To come undone
To finally break free from this unhealthy relationship
Contributed by Kennedy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shawn Michaels
I KNOW SHE NEVER LOVED ME BACK
A Little Bit Older
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3 people didnt come undone
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